Can social distancing be relaxed on 5.19 as scheduled in the third stage? Carrie Lam: Tend to relax and celebrate return

Recently, the epidemic situation in Hong Kong and Japan has eased. Before attending the executive meeting this morning (10th), Chief Executive Carrie Lam said that the current epidemic situation is stable, with daily cases hovering at 200 to 300. Yesterday's figure was the lowest in three months. Due to the current low number of confirmed cases, The numbers will inevitably fluctuate, but they will not affect the gradual relaxation of social distancing measures announced earlier, and the second phase will be relaxed on May 19.

When asked if she would implement the arrangements for the relaxation of social distancing measures in the third phase in advance, Carrie Lam pointed out that there are not many restrictions to be eased in the third phase.

However, she said that if there is space and conditions, she hopes to wait for everyone to participate in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the return in a more relaxed environment.

Carrie Lam pointed out that I believe that the society is happy to see the daily new cases drop, and the government is more comfortable entering the second phase of relaxing social distancing. For example, after the relaxation of the second stage, the number of people in the banquet has already been very high, and "the drying racks will be placed again", so it is more prudent to see how the situation is.

However, she pointed out that in principle, if there is space and conditions, I hope everyone can participate in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the return in a more relaxed environment, but at this stage, we should "wait for the safe landing of the second stage."

Dine-in can be extended to 12:00 pm

on May 19. The second phase of the relaxation of social distancing measures includes the extension of dine-in time to 11:59 pm; bathrooms, party rooms, nightclubs or nightclubs, karaoke establishments, mahjong Tianjiu entertainment venues and cruise ships can be reopened; the limit on the number of people in cinemas, performance venues, museums, event venues, religious premises and other premises is increased to 85% of the maximum capacity of the premises, and food and beverages are allowed in cinemas.

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